Tribal Caravan 2008
- April 25, 26, 27 -

the OFFICIAL TRIBAL CARAVAN 2008 After-party featuring performances by TCLA 2008 workshop instructors and DJ Amar + special guests. Performances by:
SHARON KIHARA ARIELLAH FREDERIQUE UNMATA DHOL RHYTHMS FREYJA STEVEN AYSE + more

DOORS AT 8:30 - performance by Sol Y Luna at 8:30

Reserved seating in 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th rows for Electric Vardo Saturday night after-party. Party starts at 9:00pm. Doors at 8:30. Gourmet dinner and beverages will be available for purchase.

After-party Table seating in front row.

Friday April 25: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sharon Kihara
“Techniques Master Class”
3 hour class:
Sharon Kihara is presenting a technique workshop, focusing on muscle control, isolation, strength building and flexibility. Built largely on the foundation of Salimpour technique, Yoga and Pilates, we will learn to control movement from the inside out, toning and learning to access the deep core muscles. Emphasis on healthy alignment and joint protection. Learn to move muscles you didn't even know you had! Freak out your friends and family! Or not, it's up to you. All levels are welcome. Please dress as though you are going to a yoga class, yoga mat optional.

$50+3 advance / $55 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $53.

Borchard Community Center – MAIN ROOM 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the teaching format of Amy Sigil in this interactive split session with UNMATA. In the first half of class, Amy will share her experience, ideas, and dance doctrine—as well as answer your questions. In the second half of class, you will get on your feet for a Sigil School whirlwind demonstration. Tag words: warm-ups, transitions, music, mixes, tempo, choreography, common vocabulary, work, craft, drill, team, time, counting, working backwards, notes, repetition, fellowship, and yes, you will sweat! All levels welcome.

$30+3 advance/$35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Borchard Community Center – MAIN ROOM 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

In this class we will discuss the different looks and sounds found in the Gothic Sub-cultures: Ethereal/Romantic/Dark Wave, Industrial, Death Rock, EBM & Powernoize. We will cover what type of movements and costuming goes with which sound as well as cover genre appropriate stage presence and space utilization. This workshop is designed for dancers of all levels and the curious at heart.

$30 advance/$35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Borchard Community Center – SIDE ROOM #8 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

This class will consist of different isolation techniques and drills, Focusing on articulation and brainteaser type drills to break up muscle memory. These would be incorporated in little combinations to be used for practice or in choreography. All Levels welcome.

$30 advance/$35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Borchard Community Center – SIDE ROOM #8 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

Wanna learn the fundamentals in pop 'n lock? This class will guide and drill you through gooey moments and how to add pop 'n locks in between. These exercises will build muscle memory in order to apply the nuances, details, tempo change and most importantly, control you need for the deed.

LEVEL 2-3
$30 advance/$35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Borchard Community Center – SIDE ROOM #8 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

Muscle control is one of the key elements to mastering slow movements. This workshop will no doubt be filled with body conditioning, inspired from Pilates and Ballet to fit a Tribal Belly Dance format. Isolate key parts of your anatomy and slow it down. Learn slow combos with floor work that can be used as choreography or cued in improvisation All levels welcome.

Please bring a towel or yoga mat for we will be working on the floor, and of course water.
$30 advance/$35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Borchard Community Center – SIDE ROOM #8 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

Tribal fusion has taken quite an influence from Polynesian dance. Join Elizabeth as she teaches exciting tribal fusion combos that are inspired from Hula, Tahitian, Maori, and Samoan dances. Skill level -Beginning thru advanced.

$30 advance/$35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

LOCATION TBA

2 hour Choreo class:
Learn a brand new Tribal Fusion Choreography with Sharon Kihara! After a quick warm up, get ready to dance! This class is appropriate for all levels as well, but it is recommended that student also attend the technique class earlier in the day, or have a rudimentary knowledge of Suhaila Salimpour or Tribal belly dance terminology and technique. Wear something comfy, and bring water!

$35 advance / $40 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $38.

Borchard Community Center – MAIN ROOM 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

* This is a 3 hour workshop *
Work intensively on belly, arms and chest areas in this workshop with Ariellah. Learn to strengthen and open the chest, arms and belly by working these areas exclusively. Students will discuss and work through any problem areas by repeated drilling and through the use of repetitive combination work. All levels welcome.

$45 advance /$50 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $48.
* This is a 3 hour workshop.

Borchard Community Center – MAIN ROOM 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

Layering is an excellent technique used for dancing to different layers of the music at the same time. This workshop focuses on executing multiple movements simultaneously. Class begins with warm up and drills to activate muscle memory and prepare for more advanced layering. Movements are practiced individually and then combined. Emphasis is placed on proper breathing technique, traveling, layering slow movements over fast movements, slow movements over slow movements and fast movements over fast movements. Layering transitions as well as layering combinations will also be covered. Be prepared to sweat and focus on strong technique. All levels welcome.

$30 advance / $35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Borchard Community Center – SIDE ROOM #8 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

This class will be a mini crash course in learning all the basics of bhangra that will then be translated into a beautiful choreographed routine that you can use any time you hear the dhol(drum) or incorporate it into other dance routines and performances. The class will make you shake your hips, move your arms, stomp your feet and give you a great cardio workout by indulging your dancing spirits. All levels welcome! Recommended for beginners and those very new to bhangra looking to have a fun time while they get a great workout and learn something new.

$30 advance / $35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Borchard Community Center – SIDE ROOM #8 190 Reino Rd. Newbury Park CA 91320

*LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
SUNDAY April 27, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Frederique David “Urban Tribal Moves”
Want to add to your tribal vocabulary? Learn new moves with the ATS concept of lead and follow developed with non-verbal cues. Frederique has created new Urban Tribal moves that have been inspired by a variety of ancient and modern dances with fundamental roots in ATS and Cabaret stylized belly dance. Class will begin with elementary yoga / pilates based stretches / exercises, ending with isometric upper body strengthening that will help develop excellent upper body posture for dancing as well as our daily life. Be prepared to focus on strong technique throughout the class. By the end we will all be dancing new tribal moves together, as a tribe. *Prior knowledge in ATS is recommended but not necessary. I will go over the concept in class.

$30 Pre-reg. / $35 at the door
NOTE: $3 transaction fee is added to price, making the total $33.

Additional donations to Tribal Caravan are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for your support.

Tickets $15 at door. Limited presale.

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